Creating and Sustaining a High-Performance Culture
Most business leaders desire to create, sustain, and reinforce high performance cultures - few fail to do so because of the many distractions posed to them and their organizations.
When a Sub’s Performance is Failing
I have frequently heard from leaders that it is sometimes more difficult to engage in performance improvement conversations with their subordinates than it is to fire them.
The Performance Review Paradox
Neither my managing executive nor I had a clue that the results of my review were putting me in the bottom half of the organization’s human talent!
The Emotional Response to Change
As human beings we naturally resist change regardless of the size and significance of the change being faced. Our often-painful reality is that change occurs every minute, every hour, every day, and during every cycle in our lives and organizations.
Are You Ready for Change?
As leaders, it raises the question about how much change and how frequently we initiate change in our businesses, given that our natural human instinct is to grasp predictability, stability, and emotional comfort. We can recognize that our competitive environment continues to change, our customers and clients’ expectations continue to change, and that if we do not respond appropriately to those changing conditions, we potentially risk losing our businesses and sources of income.
Finding Joy in a Job
Does HR Really Influence Joy in the Workplace?
First Day on the Job – Downhill From There!
Starting a new job is exciting, but what happens when the experience takes a turn for the worse? Learn how leadership can shape positive workplace dynamics and retain top talent.
Management – The Lost Science
I read recently that in 2023 there were over 1200 books about leadership published, each one I am sure conveying valuable opinions and perspectives on the topic.